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Piastri 'taken by surprise' after Azerbaijan GP mistake

Original: 'Certainly took me by surprise' – Oscar Piastri reflects on 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix result after mistake

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has spoken about his result at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, admitting a mistake during the race 'certainly took me by surprise'. The error affected his finishing position and drew attention as Piastri reflected on what went wrong, with the Australian acknowledging the incident was unexpected given his form heading into the weekend.

Why now: A high-profile driver's costly error at a top-tier race is fresh talking point among Formula 1 fans and media.

Oscar PiastriMcLarenFormula 1Azerbaijan Grand PrixBaku

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